Elephant Nature Park in Mae Taeng, Thailand .
In the hills an hour north of Chiang Mai, Thailand, elephants rescued from circuses, logging operations, and street begging are cared for at Elephant Nature Park. Unlike other elephant camps in the area, they are not used for entertainment. Guests do not ride the elephants, nor are the mahouts permitted to use bull hooks to train them.
The park is the inspiration and passion of Lek Chailert, a diminutive woman who fell in love with elephants at the age of 16, when she trekked with missionaries into the jungle and saw a bull elephant with deep gashes in his chest from ropes used to drag logs out of the forest. He was screaming in pain and angry, and Lek knew she had to do something. As soon as she saved enough money, she returned with medicine and before long villagers and mahouts were telling her about other elephants that were suffering. Eventually she was able to purchase acreage and build the camp that now cares for 37 elephants, 7 of whom are totally blind from abuse, as well as a plethora or other abandoned or abused animals, including dogs, cats, goats, cows, buffalo, and more.
Visitors to the park spend the day learning about elephants, feeding them, and bathing them in the river. The park has an office in Chiang Mai that arranges for day trips, which include pick up from local hotels as well as van transportation there and back.
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Visiting Elephant Nature Park | Mae Taeng District | Chiang Mai Province | Thailand 2015
Elephant Nature Park is a sanctuary and rescue centre for elephants in Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai Province, Northern Thailand, approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi) from Chiang Mai City. Founded in 1996, the project's aim is to provide sanctuary for distressed elephants from all over Thailand. Set in a natural valley, bordered by a river, and surrounded by forested mountains the sanctuary and surrounding area also offers a glimpse of rural life. For more detail, visit:
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Our family of 5 went to learn about some beautiful animals, the elephant. We have done some research and discovered that it is better to care for the elephant than ride them, so we spent the day enjoying watching them and feeding them. It was a wonderful experience.
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There are not too many places in northern Thailand that have camping like this right next to a beautiful river, So if you want to get back to nature for the night this is a wonderful place to do it. The Mae Taeng River is the best whitewater rafting in Chiang Mai and in Northern Thailand.
ELEPHANT NATURE PARK | Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
Recently we were privileged enough to visit the Elephant Nature Park rescue and rehabilitation center nestled 60 kilometers away from Chiang Mai City on a spacious 250-acre sanctuary in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. Typically tourists in Thailand interact with elephants by riding them and/or watching them perform in a show; however, the Elephant Nature Park provides an alternative way to visit with elephants in a natural setting (natural valley with a river surrounded by a forested mountain) where the elephants are NOT working for your Baht.
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Visionary founder, Sangduen Lek Chailert, grew up in Northern Thailand interacting and caring for elephants in her youth. The park (Elephant Nature Park) she founded in the mid 90's has provided a sanctuary for elephants to live in a peaceful natural environment with a focus on rescuing elephants that have been abused, disabled and orphaned from the begging, logging and tourism industries.
With a specific emphasis on rescue and conservation as opposed to training, riding and elephant shows, the park allows visitors to feed, bathe, pet and learn the personal history and (often) tragic stories behind the individual elephants that together number 37 in the park (32 females and 5 males). Aside from elephants the park is also home to over 400 dogs, 50 water buffalo, 30 cats, horses, pigs, macaques and cows.
The highlight for us was having the opportunity to bathe and feed the elephants in a natural river setting. Having witnessed elephants engaged in the tourism industry it was the first opportunity I've had to spend time with elephants in a natural setting with no expectations placed on these majestic creatures to carrying hoards of tourists and/or perform ridiculous stunts.
Learning more about the rights of elephants, in which they are considered mere livestock by the Thai government, it was disheartening to hear about how they're abused, forced away from the care of their mother at an early age and basically groomed and dispirited to entertain 'farang' (Thai for foreigner) who visit Thailand. Armed with this knowledge I'll never again support tourism that involves Elephant mistreatment in any way, shape or form.
Visiting the Elephant Nature Park in Thailand was an eye opening and educational experience that had a life changing impact upon me. Please enjoy the video above (our experience at the ENP) and check back soon for a photo essay and story from our time spent at this wonderful sanctuary.
Today we're taking a fun little day trip outside of Chiang Mai. We are visiting the Elephant Nature Park, which is about sixty kilometers outside of the city. This is an elephant rescue and rehabilitation center, so we're going to be showing you around.
This center is also a refuge for a number of injured and abandoned animals such as dogs, cats, water buffalo and others.
We have a bucket full of fresh fruit and on today's menu for the elephants are bananas and watermelons.
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No bananas. Nope!
That was my first time touching an elephant and their skin is surprisingly course and hairy.
Right now the rescue center is home to thirty seven elephants. Thirty two of them are female and five of them are male. These are Asian elephants, which vary from the African elephant. The African elephant is actually a lot larger than the Asian elephant and they also have much bigger ears.
Overall, the experience at the Elephant Nature Park has been phenomenal. We've really enjoyed having an opportunity to feed, bathe and interact with all of the elephants. It is a great alternative to doing the trekking where you are just sitting on top of the elephant and they are working. This way you get to spend time with the elephant in its natural environment feeding it and just having a great time.
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USAC Chiang Mai, Thailand Field Trips
When you study abroad with USAC you have a variety of field trips included in your program fees. You can also take optional tours for an additional fee that will further help you explore Thailand.
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Excursion locations may include local temples and markets, elephant camps, the Queen Sirikit botanical garden, ziplining, Buak Hat Park, as well as nearby nature reserves, waterfalls, farms, and wildlife preserves.
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Elephant Nature Park - Chiang Mai, Thailand
On the way to the Elephant Nature Park they showed us an episode of a terrible travel show where they were going to shoot a music video about elephants. We challenged ourselves to shoot our own music video. This is the result.
Elephant Nature Park, Thailand
This week I finished my first of two trip videos from our recent trip to Thailand. We had such an amazing time at the elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai that the ladies are getting their own video. :)
One of the amazing abilities you have as a dental hygienist is the schedule and money that allows for incredible vacations. I'm so thankful for my hard working husband and my career that allowed us to do something so cool.
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Here is a link to the day we had:
A Visit To Mae Taeng Elephant Camp (Northern Thailand)
THAILAND Mae Taeng Elephant Park (sd-video)
Mae Taeng is situated near Chiang Mai (Northern Thailand).
It is perfect for a day out. There is an elephant show (a compilation in this video) and you can ride an elephant as well.
Some people dislike this kind of exploration of animals, but it benefits the poor people in Thailand. And sometimes I think that the elephants enjoy there show.
Chiang Mai Photography Tours enjoys National Elephant Day
Chiang Mai Photography Tours designs custom tours for individuals and groups who want to experience more of the special aspects of northern Thai life.
1 day Chiang Mai Mae Taeng Trek part1
Difficulty of this trek: Easy
What to watch out for:
Karen Long Neck tribe
Elephant ride
Water rafting
Waterfall
Longan Fruit (if in season)
To get there: From Bangkok 10 hours bus ride or 12 hours train ride or 1 hour + via air.
- Chiang Mai is the capital city of the Northern Part of Thailand.
- Book a Tour from friendly your hostel or hotel front desk, this may cost around 1300 to 1800 bhatt
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Study Abroad: Chiang Mai, Thailand (Elephant Nature Park)
Over the summer, I was granted the amazing opportunity to study abroad at Chiang Mai University! I met some amazing people and learned a ton about Theravada Buddhism and Thai culture! Although I didn't have my camera on me for majority of the trip, I had it for my trip to the Elephant Nature Park. So, just sit back and.. enjoy the elephants?
Dislaimer: I do not on the song in this video. Hopefully Youtube lets me use it. If not, I'm sorry dude.
Ox cart and elephant riding in Chiang Mai Thailand
Join us while we ride an Ox cart and elephants near Chiang Mai Thailand.
The Mae Tang Elephant Park & Clinic, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Our video introduces you to our elephant park and the clinic we built to help treat the elephants of this area of Northern Thailand.
We try to concentrate on creating the best solution for elephants and people to live and prosper in harmony in the modern world.
Come and visit for the best elephant experience in Northern Thailand. Get real close up and learn how amazing these wonderful animals are.
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Thailand - Elephant Nature Park (Chiang Mai)
Elephant Nature Park is a sanctuary and rescue centre for elephants in Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai Province, Northern Thailand, approximately 60 kilometres from Chiang Mai City, co-founded by Sangduen Lek Chailert.